6.5 Month Part-time Certificate Program

Become part of the health care administration team, working in a fast paced, demanding and rewarding environment. This non-credit, part-time program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills required to work in the medical administration field. The focus is on preparation for employment as a Hospital Unit Coordinator and other medical settings. The program will also benefit staff currently employed in the medical field who require cross training, professional development, or retraining.

Career Opportunities:

The Hospital Unit Coordinator (HUC) performs a variety of non-clinical tasks at the communication center at the nursing station of a hospital, continuing care center and other medical facilities.

Program Content:

The program consists of the following courses:

Orientation & Skills For Student Success

Hospital & Unit Communications

Non-Clinical Pharmacology

Unit Coordinator Procedures & Observation

Observational Practicum

Unit Coordinator Practicum

Course Delivery:

Courses are offered on a part-time basis over two semesters, starting in September of each year.

Courses are typically scheduled for two evenings a week (i.e., 6-9pm) and one day on the weekend (i.e., 9am-4pm).

The practicum is individually scheduled during the last month of the program. Practicums may be located across Vancouver Island and we do our best to place you in your "home", or preferred, location.

Computer Skills: successful completion of computers course, or, a letter that details computer systems and programs that you use and know

Proof of the following must be provided prior to your first day of practicum. It is recommended to complete these requirements before the first day of the program.

A standard Criminal Record Check (CRC)

Immunizations

Admission Assessments:

To meet the Keyboarding admission requirement, or for any other assessments you may need, please contact VIU Student Affairs Assessment and Exam Invigilation Services at https://services.viu.ca/assessments. Assessments are available at Nanaimo, Powell River and Cowichan.

Important Dates*:

Admissions Open / Applications Accepted

October 2017

Application Deadline**

May 15, 2018

Registration Deadline and Non-Refundable $200 Tuition Deposite Due

Within 3 weeks of admission offer

Balance of Tuition Due

July 6, 2018

Last Day to Withdraw (no refunds will be issued after this date)

September 9, 2018

Program Start

September 18, 2018

Program End

March 29, 2019

*Dates are subject to change

**Applications must be submitted with all required documentation. If pre-requisites are in-progress, conditional acceptance may be granted as long as courses / assessments are completed before program start. Late applications will be considered if seats are available.